📋Palmeiras line-up set for first Libertadores last-16 clash | OneFootball

Palmeiras begins its journey in the Libertadores knockout stage on the night of this Thursday (14).

Later on, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), they will face Universitario.

The match will be played at the Monumental de Lima, the stage that will host the final of this edition of the tournament.

The return leg will be next Thursday (21), at Allianz Parque.

Whoever advances to the round of 16 will face River Plate or Libertad.

History in the Libertadores 🆚

There have been six matches in three editions: 1971, 1979, and 2021.

In '71, the clashes were in Group A of the semifinals. Verdão won both, but lost twice to Nacional, the team that went to the final.

In '79, Verdão won 5-2 in Lima, but lost 2-1 at home.

They finished third in Group 3 and saw Guaraní advance to the next stage – only the leader qualified.

In 2021, Palmeiras won both games, including a 6-0 victory at Allianz.

They would go on to celebrate their third Libertadores title by defeating Flamengo in the final.

Universitario  🇵🇪

The Peruvian team made history by finishing second in Group B, which also included River, Barcelona de Guayaquil, and Independiente del Valle.

They earned eight points, with only four goals scored. But only four conceded.

They boast 12 games unbeaten this season. They won the local Apertura and lead the Clausura.

Jorge Fossati counts on the return of striker Diego Churín, who previously played for Grêmio and Atlético-GO.

The lineup has not yet been announced.

Palmeiras 🟢⚪

The defense remains with Micael alongside Gustavo Gómez – Murilo is not even on the bench.

Flaco López is a new addition to the attack.

There are high expectations for another good performance from Vitor Roque after his goal in the last round of the Brasileirão.

Veiga is out due to pain in the pubic region.

Photo: Reproduction/Palmeiras

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